PNC to Present Nominee
The Pastor Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that they have offered a call to Pastor Wendy Downing. Pastor Wendy will bring the message during worship on Sunday, December 18th, and the congregation will vote on her terms of call at the congregational meeting that follows this worship service. If the terms of call are accepted by the congregation, Pastor Wendy Downing's starting date with Steelville Presbyterian Church will be January 9, 2017.
Pastor Wendy comes from a background of chaplain ministry as well as twenty years as a solo pastor at Fisk Presbyterian Church near Sikeston, MO. Wendy and her husband plan to move to the area and eventually retire here. Copies of Pastor Wendy's pastor information form (PIF), terms of call, and other documents will be available on the table in the church library. Please feel free to pick up a copy of these documents and come prepared with any questions you may have on December 18th.
Our PNC was formed on January 24, 2016 and has spent 10 months praying together, sharing perceptions and insights, listening to one another, and they feel strongly that God has called Wendy Downing to be our next pastor. As the PNC is nearing the completion of their work, let us celebrate and give thanks to God for everyone who has played a part in the process that has brought a new pastor to our congregation. Their good work will greatly impact the future of our congregation as we continue to fulfill God's call for our mission and ministry.
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Congregational Meeting
As previously announced, there will be a congregational meeting immediately following worship service on Sunday, December 18, 2016 to elect elders and to approve the terms of call for the pastoral candidate presented by the pastor nominating committee.
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Christmas Eve Service
Everyone is invited to our traditional Christmas Eve Service on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 7 p.m. Evan Bell will bring the message and we will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and sing Silent Night to the light of candles at the conclusion.
There will be no worship service at Steelville Presbyterian Church on Christmas Day!
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Christmas Breakfast and Christmas Caroling
On Sunday, December 11th, we will serve Christmas breakfast in Roper Hall at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will be prepared and served by the Fellowship committee (it is not a pot-luck meal). Immediately following the worship service on that same day, we will go Christmas Caroling. Karin West will accompany us on her accordion as we sing for our friends at Gibbs Care Center and a few other church members confined to their homes. Please plan to join us for this annual tradition which is so appreciated by our older members.
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Presbyterian Women
The Steelville Presbyterian Women will meet on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 2 p.m. for our Advent program and cookie party. All women of the church are invited to bring two-dozen of your favorite cookies and help us assemble and distribute them to our local first responders after the meeting. Please contact Shirley Stulce or Lisa DuLany with any questions.
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Welcome Eleanor Grace
Please join us for worship on Sunday, December 11, 2016, when Eric and Lindsie Schmidt will present their daughter, Eleanor Grace Schmidt, for baptism. As a congregation, we will profess our faith, voice our support, and express our willingness to take responsibility for the nurture of Eleanor.
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Looking Ahead...
Congregational Meeting
Our Annual Congregation & Corporation Meetings will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Annual reports will be available on Sunday, January 22, 2017.
Confirmation Classes
Confirmation classes will begin in January and run weekly on Wednesday evenings for high school students and Sunday mornings for middle school students. Any youth who are considering membership in the church should contact Janice McMillen or Jodie Cottrell.
Session Committees
Session will be seeking members to serve on session committees in 2017. Please consider serving on one of the following committees: Congregational Life, Worship, Christian Education, Mission & Outreach, Building & Grounds.
End of Year Reminder
If you are responsible for a report to be included in the church's annual report, please email your 2016 report to spchurch@misn.com or place it in the clerk's mailbox.
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Bell Tower Donations Being Accepted
We will continue to accept donations for our new bell tower through the end of the year. As previously announced, a new tower is being constructed to house the bell that previously hung in our church. The tower will be located on the front lawn at the approximate location where the tree once stood. If you would like to contribute to this project, please mark your check "bell tower" and place in the offering plate or give to Jean Thomasma.
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Follow Christ's Lead This Advent Season
With Christ at the center this holiday season, we can follow in his example of servant leadership by serving our brothers and sisters in faith. Through the Christmas Joy Offering, we are able to support those in our community and give them the gift of hope.
Funds from the Christmas Joy Offering help the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions provide critical financial assistance to eligible workers in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and their families, and to qualifying retired church workers and their families. The Christmas Joy Offering also supports the education and development of our future leaders at Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and colleges.
Please use the special envelopes that have been placed in the pews to contribute to this special offering throughout Advent. By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering, we can share in the hope of Christ and celebrate his leadership.
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October Treasurer's Report
| Balance at First of Year |
$36,226.84 |
| 2016 Revenues |
$75,555.10 |
| 2016 Expenditures |
($60,006.51) |
| Balance at End of Month |
$51,775.43 |
**Restricted contributions not included in receipts and expenditures.
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Meals of Love
The December Meals of Love will be served on Saturday, December 31st. The ladies on point to bring desserts in December are Carol Banta, Lisa DuLany, Amy England, Jodie Cottrell, Kim Zeiss, Mary Lou England, Deloris Bell, Carol Halbert, Susan Bell, Tena Slovensky, and Colleen Schmidt. Desserts need to be at the Community Building by 11 a.m. If you are unable to bake, please find someone to bake in your place so that we have enough. If you have any questions, contact Marilyn Lakaner at 775-5260.
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Food Pantry Donation
The Food Pantry donation for December is canned corn and for January is canned fruit. The Food Pantry is in constant need of items such as laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, and other personal items. Please consider making these items part of your regular donation to the Food Pantry.
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Prayer List
At Gibbs Care Center: Velma Allison, Ina Bouse, Nancy Henry, Bonnie Lea, Camille Ogden, Wanda Ransom, Elizabeth Schmidt.
Jim Barksdale, Becky (Perkins) Barnette, Bill Barnicle, Dawson Barr, Stephan Bass, Barbara Berry, Bonnie Blake, Mike Britton, Ed & Fern Campbell, Alan Bryant, David Cape, Bill and Gloria Coffman, John & Mary Cox, Andy Cuba (Elaine Bell's brother), Chantelle Daniels, Gene Gower, Karen Gruber, Lucas Halbert, Russell Halbert, Linda Hawthorne and Linda's sisters - Donna and Amy, Dorothy Hutson, Dorothy Isgriggs, Jane and Trevor Johannsen, Ed & Doris Lakaner, Chris Mabe, Bill Major, Harry & Amy Martin, Rosalie Midyett, Bernard Mooremann, Tom Mounce, Olivia Pitts, Mary Roper, Ron Slovensky, Mac and Debbie Snelson, Michael Stroup, Lanin & Jean Thomasma's niece - Linda, Brian Turner, Whitney Waller, and Dawson Wynn; and all those serving in our Armed Forces.
If you would like to add someone to our Prayer List, please email the church office at spchurch@misn.com.
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December Calendar of Activities
Click here for the event calendar on the church website.
Every Sunday:
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School classes
10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship
7 p.m. - AA Meeting
Every Thursday:
7 p.m. - AA Meeting
Sunday, December 4, 10:30 a.m. - We will celebrate communion during worship and Lanin Thomasma will bring the message.
11:30 a.m. - Deacons Meeting
2:00 p.m. - Presbyterian Women Meeting in Roper Hall
Sunday, December 11, 9:30 a.m. - Christmas Breakfast in Roper Hall
10:30 a.m. - Evan Bell will bring the message during worship and we will celebrate the baptism of Eleanor Grace Schmidt.
11:30 a.m. - Christmas Caroling
11:30 a.m. - Christian Education Meeting
11:30 a.m. - Worship Committee Meeting
4:30 p.m. - 4-H Meeting
Wednesday, December 14, 5:30 p.m. - Girl Scouts Meeting
Sunday, December 18, 10:30 a.m. - Pastor Nominee Wendy Downing will bring the message during worship.
11:30 a.m. - Congregational Meeting
Wednesday, December 21, 6:00 p.m. - Session Meeting
Saturday, December 24, 7:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Service
Sunday, December 25 - NO WORSHIP SERVICE
Tuesday, December 27, 11:00 a.m. - Ministerial Alliance Meeting
Saturday, December 31, 12:00 p.m. - Meals of Love
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December Birthdays & Anniversaries
| 1st |
Tina Stulce |
Birthday |
| 2nd |
Carolyn Taylor |
Birthday |
| 2nd |
John Henry Bell |
Birthday |
| 3rd |
Tena Slovensky |
Birthday |
| 4th |
Jacob Ransom |
Birthday |
| 4th |
Eric Schmidt |
Birthday |
| 7th |
Steve Zeiss |
Birthday |
| 12th |
Jacqueline West |
Birthday |
| 14th |
Emma England |
Birthday |
| 16th |
Alice House |
Birthday |
| 16th |
David & Colleen Schmidt |
Anniversary |
| 21st |
Rob Viehman |
Birthday |
| 26th |
Christy Foster |
Birthday |
| 27th |
Jim & Martha Snodgrass |
Anniversary |
| 29th |
Rob Bowness |
Birthday |
| 30th |
Ray Atchison |
Birthday |
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